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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-28-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Post 7 in the link below shows the rear quick...

Post 7 in the link below shows the rear quick connect I did for my 28rbds. My water heater and heater is in the rear so I simply sourced components to sort of make a little splitter manifold for...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-09-2022, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 555
Posted By RodneynDawnT
I’ve Winnebago instinct 28rbds, which is...

I’ve Winnebago instinct 28rbds, which is basically the same as yours. I had a slide topper installed on the large rear slide. I was told by the installer that a topper wouldn’t really fit, or at...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-01-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,012
Posted By RodneynDawnT
I’ve a 2016 28rbds. Mostly the same as a 27 but...

I’ve a 2016 28rbds. Mostly the same as a 27 but with a full molded fiberglass front cap. The two pull handles for the drains are under the kitchen sink - the panel with the thumb hole. Remove the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-12-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,110
Posted By RodneynDawnT
A rough estimate would be 3000-4000 mile. The...

A rough estimate would be 3000-4000 mile. The tires were original to the camper, which is a 2016. I just throw the spare in the back of the truck but I’m pretty sure they make under camper mounts...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-12-2021, 06:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,110
Posted By RodneynDawnT
I had a blow out on one of the original westlake...

I had a blow out on one of the original westlake tires on my 2016 28rbds. For whatever reason both tires on the passenger side had begun to look rounded instead of square and we’re starting to get...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-13-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,527
Posted By RodneynDawnT
We replaced the crappy mattress that came in our...

We replaced the crappy mattress that came in our 28rbds with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079ZPZSLZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Full sized queen fit perfectly in the bedroom. It...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-06-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By RodneynDawnT
I’ve been wanting to customize the second a/c a...

I’ve been wanting to customize the second a/c a bit for awhile. I did that this weekend. I didn’t like the vents on it - not very directional. I added a dual directional vent - major improvement. I...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-01-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By RodneynDawnT
I will look into that thank you. I...

I will look into that thank you.


I ordered maxxis tires after seeing generally positive reviews on various forums.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 05-31-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By RodneynDawnT
st225-75R15 recommendations?

We’ve a 2016 Winnebago instinct 28rbds travel trailer. It hast westlake st225-75R15 tires, 75mph rated, iirc.

On the way home from our Memorial Day trip today, the front passenger side tire blew...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-18-2019, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,973
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Unscrew those screws in the picture, remove the...

Unscrew those screws in the picture, remove the panel and see if you can see the leak. There’s probably a panel you can remove on the wall in the room on the backside of the shower in the other room...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-09-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,125
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Mine seems to do ok. I wouldn’t mind if it could...

Mine seems to do ok. I wouldn’t mind if it could get slightly cooler but it’s about the same as the one in our previous camper. The fans run on this one a lot. Speaking of fans there’s a number of...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-09-2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,501
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Do you turn the battery isolator switch off?

Do you turn the battery isolator switch off?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-08-2019, 11:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,346
Posted By RodneynDawnT
This one has a built in marker light. ...

This one has a built in marker light.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07D9294CD?pf_rd_p=ef74308d-f445-4665-908d-5b8d31eb5e7a&aaxitk=pGIEH604gUL5TCSp9d.Ytw&hsa_cr_id=6297967750501
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-04-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,655
Posted By RodneynDawnT
I would probably take a big crescent wrench, open...

I would probably take a big crescent wrench, open it enough for the lip to slip in and then work around the circumference bending it back.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-04-2019, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By RodneynDawnT
I wanted to add a couple of things. The Dometic...

I wanted to add a couple of things. The Dometic duo therm up front is what they call the “Brisk II”. It worked great for our Labor Day trip last weekend, although I only turned it on for about an...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-29-2019, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By RodneynDawnT
27rbds and 28rbds second ac

I have a 2016 Winnebago Instinct 28rbds, very similar to the 27rbds - the most noticeable difference being the front cap. Anyway, last summer I had the stock 15k Dometic Duo Therm replaced with a 15k...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-25-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,115
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Looks great! I did eventually add a rear...

Looks great!

I did eventually add a rear quick connect to mine so I didn’t have to take an extra bottle.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-17-2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,037
Posted By RodneynDawnT
We have a 2016 28rbds Instinct. The Instinct line...

We have a 2016 28rbds Instinct. The Instinct line of travel trailers were also discontinued. I suspect they were a bit more expensive to produce with the front cap which houses the propane tanks....
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-17-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,429
Posted By RodneynDawnT
That camper looks awesome. Good find!

That camper looks awesome. Good find!
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-15-2019, 09:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,128
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-31-2019, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,470
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Our camper is a 2016. It doesn’t have one. I’ve...

Our camper is a 2016. It doesn’t have one. I’ve been wanting to add one - on my list... I was wanting one more for seeing traffic than backing tho but I suppose it would be handy for that too.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-31-2019, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,495
Posted By RodneynDawnT
On.

On.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-21-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 607
Posted By RodneynDawnT
If you’re outside outlet is a ground fault outlet...

If you’re outside outlet is a ground fault outlet you’ll probably have to replace it or it will trip the outlet. IIRC, I removed the gf outlet and replaced with a heavy duty one - 20 amp on a 20 amp...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-21-2019, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 607
Posted By RodneynDawnT
When we’re about to go on a trip I usually bring...

When we’re about to go on a trip I usually bring our camper near the house and run the ac, the frig and some lights for a day or so when packing. I bought a heavy duty extension cord at Lowe’s and...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-15-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,518
Posted By RodneynDawnT
There’s a gas rated Teflon tape. It’s yellow in...

There’s a gas rated Teflon tape. It’s yellow in color and made for gas fittings.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-06-2019, 07:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,518
Posted By RodneynDawnT
I run the grill in the picture. It’s just a 3...

I run the grill in the picture. It’s just a 3 burner grill with a side burner, like you would buy at Lowe’s or Walmart. I just didn’t put the bottom part together, instead making a mounting bracket....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-28-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Sorry I didn’t see your earlier post. Is it a...

Sorry I didn’t see your earlier post. Is it a 27rbds? I have a 2016 28rbds from the Winnebago Instinct line, which is very similar to the 27.

The water lines closest to the front are those under...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-18-2019, 07:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,372
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Here’s a thread that might have relevance for...

Here’s a thread that might have relevance for you. A couple of us added additional quick connects for grills. For some reason the ones on the 27rbds and 28rbds are at the front. I use a small to...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-29-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,787
Posted By RodneynDawnT
It’s just a standard 110 3prong plug. There’s a...

It’s just a standard 110 3prong plug. There’s a 110 outlet on the floor behind where it’s mounted. Yours may or may not have that outlet since yours wasn’t optioned with the fireplace. But I don’t...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-23-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,787
Posted By RodneynDawnT
This is the factory one in my 28rbds. Model...

This is the factory one in my 28rbds. Model number in the link. Etrailer carries them but any electric fireplace of the correct dimensions will work....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-09-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,592
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Fixed

The new part came in today. I put it in after work and reinstalled it in the camper. It fit and works. And now we’ve made it to the camp ground and it’s doing great. I put some pics below.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-07-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,592
Posted By RodneynDawnT
I’m pretty sure the only other thing on that line...

I’m pretty sure the only other thing on that line is the heating element. I’m fairly satisfied with the splice on that white to black wire to the motor and there are no splices on the red wire. But I...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-07-2018, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,592
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Thanks guys. As to the safety, if...

Thanks guys.



As to the safety, if youre talking about the thing in front of the squirrel cage, I believe that is a overtemp saftety. It connects to the fan and to the heating element....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-07-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,592
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Electric fireplace problem

I’ve a 2016 Winnebago Instinct 28rbds. It has a greystone electric fireplace model F2625A. On the last trip the blower would not come on. The heating element will come on but the safety switch cuts...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-25-2018, 06:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,672
Posted By RodneynDawnT
“2. Has anyone had issues with their closed...

“2. Has anyone had issues with their closed AWNING retaining WATER after it rains? ”

All campers, regardless of brand, with exposed awnings do this to one degree or another. If water gets to the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-19-2018, 06:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,000
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Here are those pictures I promised. The...

Here are those pictures I promised.

The second pic is that bracket I mentioned. The last one shows the rear of the driver’s side I beam. I will probably address fixing this in the spring.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-18-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,000
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Mine has some. I noticed it when I was adding a...

Mine has some. I noticed it when I was adding a second propane quick connect at the rear for my grill. The worst spot I saw was on one of the brackets that holds the bottom aluminum siding piece...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-18-2018, 08:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,000
Posted By RodneynDawnT
I think a lot of of these campers are transported...

I think a lot of of these campers are transported during the winter months to build up stock for summer. Salt may have been used on the roads in winter.

I doubt the corrosion will grow much. But...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-06-2018, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 961
Posted By RodneynDawnT
On the equalizer, work grease into the pivot...

On the equalizer, work grease into the pivot areas above and below the square pieces where the bars go on the hitch part. I work it in there with my finger and move the square receiver pieces back...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-03-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,584
Posted By RodneynDawnT
For the awning LEDs on my camper, there are two...

For the awning LEDs on my camper, there are two wires that come out of the right side of the strip and go into the camper. As mentioned, I would get an electrical tester and make sure the red wire is...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-28-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,478
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Thanks. My quick connect didn’t come with the...

Thanks. My quick connect didn’t come with the little plug so I got one and added it. All done. We have a trip this weekend so it should get a lot of use.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-25-2018, 02:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,478
Posted By RodneynDawnT
First picture is installed without the guard. The...

First picture is installed without the guard. The second two are with the guard and the last is with the grill hooked up.

And the definitive answer to the question I asked earlier in this thread:...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-23-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,478
Posted By RodneynDawnT
I picked up some pieces at lowes on the way home...

I picked up some pieces at lowes on the way home and mocked up the replacement manifold. There’s a couple of pics below. I just have to get the quick connect and fab a bracket and shield. I think I...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-23-2018, 10:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,478
Posted By RodneynDawnT
I finally got around to seeing what I needed to...

I finally got around to seeing what I needed to do to add a rear quick connect to our camper. Well, in spite of the identical floor plans, our 2016 28rbds is plumbed somewhat differently than yours....
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-22-2018, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,241
Posted By RodneynDawnT
My Atwood doesn’t fit your parameters. While it...

My Atwood doesn’t fit your parameters. While it is ducted, the return is not and it’s a solitary unit.

By the way, to return to something we discussed above, if you look at the dometic website,...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-20-2018, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,936
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Our ‘16 28rbds is essentially the same camper as...

Our ‘16 28rbds is essentially the same camper as yours. The biggest difference I can see is the front cap. Yes, there’s a propane furnace.

A heat pump is an ac that will reverse to provide heat...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-19-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,241
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Yes it’s available. As mentioned, I just bought...

Yes it’s available. As mentioned, I just bought one.

Our local independent rv tech does a lot of conversions to them. FWIW, he was told they plan to keep making them. But who knows. He’s not a...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-19-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,241
Posted By RodneynDawnT
I just had the dometic on our travel trailer...

I just had the dometic on our travel trailer updated to an Atwood air command with heat pump. The noise wasn’t one of my reasons but it is substantially quieter.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-17-2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,936
Posted By RodneynDawnT
A couple of upgrades

So, on our 28rbds, we had a slide topper installed for the big slide with the couch and table (didn’t need one for the smaller kitchen slide since it’s under the front awning anyway). We also...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-12-2018, 09:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,038
Posted By RodneynDawnT
Thanks. Yeah it must be something like that. It...

Thanks. Yeah it must be something like that. It certainly seems mechanical.

As to the volume issue, I talked to some other people with different campers and sound systems. They were unanimous in...
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